A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church with Rev. Emilio Sosa officiating. Interment will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8:00PM with a Rosary starting at 7:00 PM in the chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 US Highway 277 S. in Abilene.
Ben was born on April 12, 1940 in Fashing, Texas. He was one of 15 children born to the late Alberto and Francisca (Mireles) Martinez. His family eventually moved to Colorado City. From a young age, he had a strong work ethic. He was raised and worked on the farm for many years and eventually managed several cotton gins. He married the love of his life Mary S. Martinez on July 2, 1958. They moved to Abilene in October of 1969 and raised their eight children. He worked for Pride Refinery for many years and eventually owned & operated his business Kar-Glo Detail Service until his retirement. He was a car and sports enthusiast. He always enjoyed watching sports on television but especially like to watch his brother and grandkids play softball and baseball. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as playing dominoes and listening to music. He worked hard and achieved much but his fulfilment was in his family. He excelled at whatever he did but nothing meant more to him than being “Papí”, to his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Sally Martinez, and Norma Flores; 1 son, Freddie Martinez; granddaughter, Clara Grace Anderson, and twin great-grandsons, Jude and Luke Hamilton.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Martinez; his children, Ben Martinez, Jr. and his wife, Tina; Tino Martinez and his wife, Carolina, Lenore Muñoz and her husband, Manuel, Oscar Martinez and his wife, Kannika, Maghen Anderson and her husband, David; son-in-law, Louis Flores, III; grandchildren, Ben Martinez, III, Lupe Hamilton, Lori Gusler, Rhyan Martinez, Alyssa Martinez, Victoria Martinez, JohnMichael Martinez, Robert Martinez, DJ Anderson, Alie Anderson, Oriana Flores, Madelyn Flores, Louis E. Flores,IV, Lauren McGuire, Andrew Muñoz, Mark Muñoz, Alexis Muñoz, and Andie Martinez; ten great-grandchildren with one on the way; several siblings, and other relatives and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elliott-hamil.com for the Martinez family.
